> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emperor-xuantong · updated 2026-11-03

# EMPEROR XUANTONG (1906–1967)

## What is EMPEROR XUANTONG’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for EMPEROR XUANTONG at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,614 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,178–$42,497, n=5). The auction record is $89,345 for Calligraphy (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy, 1906 | Burlap | $89,345 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Happiness and Longevity in Running Script, 1906 | Ink | $42,497 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Five-Character Poem in Running Script, 1906 | Fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink on gold-flecked paper | $31,939 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Correspondence, 1906 | Ink | $25,788 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Calligraphy, 1906 | Burlap | $19,614 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Calligraphic Couplet in Regular Script, 1906 | Burlap | $6,178 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | REGULAR SCRIPT 'THE EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY' | Ink and color on gold satin | $383 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |



**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $19,614 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


EMPEROR XUANTONG is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $25,788.

A work by EMPEROR XUANTONG sold in 2025 for $42,497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a EMPEROR XUANTONG work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMPEROR XUANTONG work is $25,788.

The median EMPEROR XUANTONG work on paper sells for $22,701 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $22,701 | $89,345 | — | 2026-10-27 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,178–$42,497 | $19,614 | $89,345 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $89,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $42,497 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a EMPEROR XUANTONG worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMPEROR XUANTONG work is $25,788. The median EMPEROR XUANTONG work on paper sells for $22,701 across 8 lots.

### What is EMPEROR XUANTONG's auction record?

EMPEROR XUANTONG's auction record is $89,345, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “EMPEROR XUANTONG auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emperor-xuantong (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.